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Stop Handgun Violence Joins March for Our Lives 4th Anniversary Event in Washington

Washington, DC – John Rosenthal, founder of Stop Handgun Violence, is in Washington, DC today to join the March for Our Lives for gun violence prevention on the 4th Anniversary of the record breaking first march in 2018. Rosenthal will join other national leaders delivering a message to elected officials to take action to stem …

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Now >100 mass shootings in 2022

Gun Violence Archive reports : With seven mass shootings yesterday and overnight, the U.S. has now reached over 100 mass shootings in 2022. The complete list here. Shootings last weekend: One dead and 28 injured at an Arkansas car show. In Miami, 5 injured in shootings on Ocean Dr. Three dead and multiple injured at a hotel in North Carolina. Texas Roundup: Four …

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Celebrate Women History Month

Celebrating women who have cleared a path for MORE women to move forward. #WomenHistoryMonth In our Newsfeed: In Georgia, a 16-year old arrested for fatally shooting an employee at a car dealership. In Iowa, a drive-by shooting at a high school leaves one teen dead, two injured and 6 teens arrested. In Kansas, a former police officer was sentenced for a 2019 …

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Gun Violence is the leading cause of death for Black males under 55.

In case you missed it: John Rosenthal responds to the continued rise in gun sales in Massachusetts. Jury in the Ahmaud Arbery federal trial found all 3 men guilty of hate crimes. Judge rules that the Crumbley’s will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter in the Michigan HS shooting. JAMA reports out that Stand Your Ground Laws caused increased homicides and should be reconsidered …

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Remington settlement an important milestone.

The Sandy Hook families achieve a major victory against Remington Firearms with a $73 million settlement.   On Our Radar: Giffords annual report card issued Massachusetts an A-. We can do more, starting with ghost guns. Illinois gun manufacturer, WEE1 Tactical, continues to target youth with their JR15 weapon using irresponsible marketing. Change the Ref, March for our Lives and Guns …

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Stop Handgun Violence responds to news of Sandy Hook Family settlement with Firearm Manufacturer Remington Arms

Boston, MA – Yesterday, the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting settled with firearm manufacturer, Remington Arms. Remington Arms owns Bushmaster, the company that manufactured the firearm used at Sandy Hook. The firearm is still available for sale in most states. “People don’t possess the gene to bury our children …

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Remember Parkland

Yesterday was the fourth anniversary of the Parkland Massacre. Valentines Day will always be a reminder of the 17 lives senselessly gunned down that day. We honor their lives and survivors with action. Here are two bills to support: MA bills: H.4303/S.2607 An Act to Prevent Mass Shootings are in MA Judiciary Committee Congressional bills HR.825/S.281 Gun Violence …

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Another chance to support An Act to Prevent Mass Shootings

Massachusetts residents: Be sure to send your message of support for An Act to Stop Mass Shootings today: An Act to Stop Mass Shootings. Committees will be making key decisions about the future of proposed bills by Wednesday. In the News: Community gun violence prevention programs have positive results in Boston. One person died after a gun shooting at the Braintree South Shore Mall. …

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